Mark your calendars: On Thursday April 25 the RAS will host their annual meeting and election in our normal meeting spot at RIT, Carlson 1125. The speaker, Professor Adam Frank of the University of Rochester, will discuss the search for alien life. The meeting will start at 7 pm and
Join us for Public Observing at the Marian and Max Farash Center for Observational Astronomy. All welcome. Members come help visitors look at deep sky objects through our telescopes!
In-person at Marian and Max Farash Center. Come as early as 7 pm to socialize. Speaker: Our own David Bishop Topic: "Astronomy Year in Review" Observing to follow if skies are clear.
Join us for Public Observing at the Marian and Max Farash Center for Observational Astronomy. All welcome. Members come help visitors look at deep sky objects through our telescopes!
Come out and see our facility / learn to use some of the equipment available at the Farash Center! (in the daylight)
The fourth ASRAS Forum of 2024. Rescheduled from May 22. Topic: “The Life and Death of Stars” The talk will cover the formation of stars, their lifetimes and classification on the main sequence, and their end-of-life as white dwarfs, supernovae, neutron stars, and black holes. Presenter: Craig Kaplan As with
In-person at Marian and Max Farash Center. Come as early as 7 pm to socialize. Speaker: Hernan Rincon, University of Rochester Topic: "DESI Science" Observing to follow if skies are clear.
ASRAS and other RAS sections will staff tables at the: 25th ANNUAL OUTDOOR EXPO presented by Genesee Valley Chapter Adirondack Mountain Club and Monroe County Parks Saturday, June 8th, 2024 9:30 am to 3:30 pm Mendon Ponds Park, Pittsford NY https://adk-gvc.org/play/outdoor-expo-before/ Come visit, or help.
If clear skies, member Observing Night at the Farash Center.
Come out and see our facility / learn to use some of the equipment available at the Farash Center! (in the daylight)
Join us for Public Observing at the Marian and Max Farash Center for Observational Astronomy. All welcome. Members come help visitors look at deep sky objects through our telescopes!
Topic: Cleaning and Collimating Optics Presenter: Frank Bov As with most Forums, it will be geared towards a beginning or less experienced audience. All are welcome to attend. In person and likely on zoom.